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Actions and Triggers

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

New Attachment

New Attachment

Retrieve recent Gmail messages (optionally filtered by label) that contain attachments, upload those attachments to Viasocket, and return message and attachment details.

New Email Received

New Email Received

Runs when new email arrives

Conversation Assigned

Conversation Assigned

Triggers when a conversation is assigned to agent.

Tags Updated

Tags Updated

Triggers when conversation tags are updated.

Update Customer

Update Customer

triggers when a customer is updated

Note Created

Note Created

Triggers when a note is created

Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Gmail integrations.

Send Email

Send Email

send a new email message.

Add or Remove Label to Email

Add or Remove Label to Email

Add or remove a label on a specific email or the first email that matches a subject or sender.

Reply to Email

Reply to Email

Reply to an existing Gmail thread (plain text or HTML). Supports To/CC/BCC, attachments, custom sender name, and optional labels.

Get Thread Replies

Get Thread Replies

Retrieve all messages in a thread excluding those sent from the specified email address.

Search Gmail Messages

Search Gmail Messages

Find Gmail messages by sender, subject, label, or AI/advanced query and return message details, attachments, and a next-page token.

Get Email Attachment

Get Email Attachment

Retrieve attachments from an email by Message ID and return attachment details (filename, MIME type, size) and accessible URLs.

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Step by step guides to integrate Gmail and Help Scout

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start an integration between Gmail and Help Scout?

To start, connect both your Gmail and Help Scout accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Gmail triggers actions in Help Scout (or vice versa).

Can we customize how data from Gmail is recorded in Help Scout?

Absolutely. You can customize how Gmail data is recorded in Help Scout. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Help Scout, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.

How often does the data sync between Gmail and Help Scout?

The data sync between Gmail and Help Scout typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.

Can I filter or transform data before sending it from Gmail to Help Scout?

Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.

Is it possible to add conditions to the integration between Gmail and Help Scout?

Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Gmail and Help Scout. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.

Gmail

About Gmail

Gmail is a free email service developed by Google. It allows users to send and receive emails, manage their inbox, and organize their communications efficiently. With features like spam filtering, search capabilities, and integration with other Google services, Gmail is a powerful tool for personal and professional communication.

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Help Scout

About Help Scout

Help Scout is the ideal small business help desk. You can deliver great email support and get setup in minutes, without any of the typical help desk complexities.

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